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"PERFECTION 

FOR 

RABBITS, CAVIES 

MICE, RATS & 

SKUNKS 




BY 

THE NATIONAL 

PET STOCK 
ASSOCIATION 

OF AMERICA '.- 



PRICE 50 CENTS 



COPYRIGHT 1915 
All rights reserved. 

Anyone using any part or illustration without 
pfermission will be prosecuted. 



Copies of this standard can be secured of 

Wm. I. Lyon, Past Pres., Waukegan 111., or 

C. S. Gibson,Sec.; 1 045W.Warren Ave.,Detroit,Mich. 



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ANOORA 

FRONT Chest and Head well covered with 
thick, long wool, good tuft between the ears 10 

EARS Short and erect, well covered with tufts 
or tassels at the tips 10 

SIZE AND SHAPE Size about 6 pounds, shape 
to have the appearance of a large soft ball 
when in repose 15 

WOOL Quality of the wool shall be as fine and 
silky in texture as possible 30 

WOOL Length and Quantity, to be long and 
thick, evenly distributed all over body with- 
out mats 25 

CONDITION Clear, well groomed, no mats, 
solid in flesh 10 



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Eyes Pink in whites, Legs and tail well wooled, 
cottony or wiry harsh hair to be avoided. 






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BEI^GIAN HARE 



COLOR Rich Rufous red (not dark smudgy 
color) carried well down sides and hind 
quarters, as little white under jaws as pos- 
sible 20 

SHAPE Body long thin well tucked up at flank 
and well ribbed up, back slightly arched, 
loins well rounded, not choppy. Head rather 
lengthy, muscular chest, tail straight, and 

and altogether of racy appearance 20 

TICKING Wavy appearance and plentiful 10 

EARS About 5 in., thin, well laced on tips, far 
down the outside edge as possible. Good 

color inside and outside and well set on 10 

EYES Hazel color, large, round, bright and bold 10 
LEGS & FEET Fore feet and legs long, straight, 
slender, well colored, and free from white 

bars. Hind feet well colored 10 

Without dewlap 10 

WEIGHT About eight pounds _ 05 

CONDITION Perfectly healthy, not fat, but 
flesh firm, good quality of fur 05 

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DUTCH 



FACE Blaze, tapering white wedge from nose 
to Ears with white line running between ears 
above whiskers ranning up to and including 

Ears, Almond shape 15 

EYES Color to match body, hazel in blacks 05 

EARS Strong, erect, color to match body 10 

NECK Clean cut line of color around the base 

of Ears, balance white 10 

SADDLE A white belt from just back of fore 
legs to ears, clean cut, straight line around 

body, upper part 10 

Lower part 10 

FEET STOPS White boots from toe up 11/2 

inches, cut off square, both feet to match 15 

SIZE 5 pounds or under 05 

SHAPE Short, coby and compact 05 

CONDITION Round, sleek, short fine glossy 

fur 05 

COLOR Absolutely solid no blending at di- 
vision 10 

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Speck on eve 10 

Wall eye A 20 

Over 5V2 pounds 20 

Dutch are bred in Black, Blue, Tortoiseshell, Tor- 
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ENGLISH 

NOSE Smut to be a perfect butterfly in shape.— 15 

EYES Clear and bold 03 

Colored circle around each eye 08 

Spot on cheek to be clear from circle 06 

EARS About 4 inches, erect and free from white 
hairs 05 

SADDLE From head to tail solid color, in brok- 
en line, herring boned in appearance 10 

CHAIN Even line of links (or spots) from neck 
to loin as even as possible 12 

SIDES Patched with small color spots but not 
to join saddle 12 

LEG Markings, one distinct spot on each, near 
knee, front legs 6, back 2 08 

BELLY Or teat marks. Should be 6 distinct 
spots 06 

COLOR Markings on both sides should corre- 
spond in position, size and shape. The fur 
throughout except markings to be pure 
white 05 

SIZE Between Belgian and Silver, 6 to 8 pounds 05 

CONDITION Even coat, healthy appearance 05 

100 

English are bred in Black, Blue, Tortoise, Grey 
and occasionally a yellow is produced. 



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FLEMISH GIAIVTS 

HEAD Large, full and shapely, color to match 
body 05 

EARS Strong, moderately thick and erect, color 
same as body 05 

BODY Large, long, flat — broad fore and hind 
quarters. Does to have even dewlap 15 

LEGS & FEET Strong and straight, large and 
powerful 15 

SIZE To be as large as possible 16 

WEIGHT Bucks should not weigh less than 11 
pounds; Does should not weigh less than 13 
pounds, and as much more as possible 14 

COLOR Shall be dark steel-grey with even wavy 
ticking over whole body, head, ears, chest 
and feet, except under belly and under tail 
shall be as near white as possible 20 

CONDITION Full even coat, solid flesh 10 



100 



The following table of weights should be tried for 
in raising the young: 1 month old, 2 lbs.; 2 months, 
4 lbs.; 3 months, 6 lbs.; 4 months, 8 lbs.; 5 months, 
9l^ lbs.; 6 months, 10 ^/^ lbs., and does should in- 
crease 1 lb. a month for the next 4 or more months. 



GIAIVT RABBIT-SOLID C OLOR 

HEAD Full, large and shapely 05 

EARS Strong, moderately thick and erect, color 

same as body 05 

BODY Large, long and flat, hind quarters broad 

and large showing good meat qualities 15 

LEGS & FEET Large, strong and straight 05 

SIZE As large as possible, 16 

WEIGHT Bucks should not weigh less than 11 

pounds; Does should not weigh less than 13 

pounds, and as much more as possible 14 

COLOR Solid throughout entire body above and 

below. Head, Ears and feet all to match 20 

COAT Shall be even, thick and fine for best fur 

quality 15 

CONDITION Good solid flesh 05 



100 
Above standard to include solid Black, White, 
Grey, Red, Brown and Blue. 



]VE\V ZEALA1VI3 RED HARES 

NEW ZEALAND RED HARES should be judged 
by above standard as near as possible. They should 
be bred to a rich solid dark red and be a giant in size. 

The weight table for raising the young should be the 
one used for the Flemish. 



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CHECKKREL) GIANTS (German) 

(German Standard) 

BODY AND LENGTH Well rounded body, with 
extreme length 25 

WEIGHT Bucks to be not less than 11 pounds, 
and Does to be not less than 13 pounds 20 

SHAPE AND HEIGHT Long shapely body, 
standing upright in a lively position 15 

EARS Firm, to stand erect, solid in color 10 

COLOR MARKS AND FUR Markings similar to 
the English but much heavier and without the 
chain marks. The fur should be medium 
length and even 20 

CONDITION Vigorous and good health 10 

100 



Note: — This breed is one of the popular utility 
rabbits of Germany, used for meat and fur. 

The weight table for young is the same as for the 
Flemish, 



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HAVANA 

EARS Erect and neat shape, fine in substance, 
solid brown color 10 

EYES To match body color showing red light in 
pupil 05 

SHAPE Small fine boned neat small head shape- 
ly long body 15 

SIZE From five to six pounds 05 

FEET Straight and slender, toe nails to be 
brown 10 

COAT Short, even, fine with silky gloss, good 
fur quality 15 

COLOR Rich Chestnut brown or Tobacco Color 
throughout entire body, under color shows 
light grey 35 

CONDITION 05 



100 



This rabbit is used in France for the fur. The 
brown color is a very desirable color as it can be 
used as an imitation of many of the more valu- 
able furs. 



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HIMALAYAN RABBIT 

Density of color, color divisions as sharp as pos- 
sible without blending, size and shape of marking. 
NOSE Smut as large and round as possible, 
covering about one-third of the face, but not 

reaching the eyes 15 

EARS Colored from base to tip, with clear white 

space between 15 

FORE LEGS From the toe to the knees solid 

black, the pads under the foot are lighter 15 

HIND LEGS Same as fore legs, only more im- 
portant for color 25 

TAIL Solid color from base to tip 05 

FUR Quality fine, short and glossy 10 

SHAPE Body long, small and compact, no dew- 
lap, ears erect, fine limbs 05 

WEIGHT Four to five pounds, not over five, 

four pounds preferred 05 

CONDITION 05 

100 
Note: — When the young Himalayan is borne it is 

pure white, in two weeks a little smut appears on 

its nose and increases gradually, the color of the 
Legs and tail appears next, and that of the ears 

appears last, all growing darker until 5 to 6 months 

when the full color is attained. 



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IMPERIALS 

EYES Large and bright, deep blue color, to 

match the color of the body 05 

EARS Erect 4^/^ inches, round at tips, set close 

together at base 15 

HEAD Narrow tapering in graceful lines, not 

too large 10 

FEET Straight and strong, color to match the 

body 05 

SHAPE AND SIZE Similar to the Belgian but 

shorter limbs. Six to seven pounds 25 

COLOR Dark blue even in shade throughout 

entire body 25 

COAT Rather long haired, soft and bright 10 

CONDITION Healthy; firm, hard flesh 05 

100 

Note: — The color known as blue in all animals is 
similar to that of our common maltese cat. 



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THE JAPANEHE RABBIT 



The Japanese Rabbit's color is intended to repre- 
sent the rising sun and has circles running around 
the body at irregular intervals; the bands forming 
the circles are not regular in size or width; the 
circles represent the sun's rays and the under color 
the sun. 

IRREGULAR MARKINGS Or an unequal dis- 
tribution of the color bands 30 

UNDERCOLOR Distinct and shiny, from cream 

and egg gold to a brick red 20 

SHAPE Rather short and thick set with strong 

limbs, weight about 8 pounds 20 

EARS AND HEAD Undercolor to match body 

and spotted over with black patches 10 

FUR To be thick and even 10 

CONDITION 10 

100 

Defects are unclear color of bands showing a 
mottled appearance. Under color fading out till it 
shows pure white spots. 



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LOPS 

EARS Any ear length class, length from tip to 

tip 25 

Width across the ears at widest part 20 

Substance and shape of ears 10 

EYES Large and bold 05 

LEGS Medium sized, straight 05 

TAIL Straight and even 05 

SHAPE Arched body 05 

SIZE Bucks 10 lbs. Does 11 lbs 05 

COLOR And markings 10 

CONDITION Compact, healthy appearance 10 



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Limit classes 23, 24 and 25 inch in length 

EAR Length from tip to tip 15 

Width across widest part 15 

Substance and shape 05 

SHAPE And carriage of rabbit 10 

COLOR And markings 15 

STRAIGHT Feet and tail 10 

EYE 10 

SIZE Bucks, 10 lbs.; Does, 11 lbs 10 

CONDITION 10 

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POLISH 

EYES Large, bright, bold and as near blood red 

as possible 15 

EARS Short, fine, M'^ell rounded, to touch each 
other all the way up without showing flange. 

Head fur to cover base of ears if possible 15 

COAT Fine short and close with silky gloss 25 

COLOR Pure snow white 15 

SHAPE Neat, compact and sprightly 15 

SIZE Three to four pounds 10 

CONDITION Cleanliness, healthy condition 05 



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HILVER OREY. FAWN 
OR BROW?^ 

EYES Bold and bright 05 

EARS Small, neat and erect 05 

COAT Thick, short and even length 10 

SKAPE Neat, plump with a good loin 10 

SIZE About six pounds 05 

COLOR Under color, in greys a rich deep blue 
black, in fawns, a bright orange, in browns, a 

deep rich chestnut 25 

Silvering, eveness throughout the entire body 20 
Ticking, distinct, sharp and bright, evenly 

distributed -. . 15 

CONDITION Compact, healthy appearance 05 

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TAIVS BLACK OR BLUE 



EYES Large and bright, hazel in black, blue in 

blue C5 

EARS Short, color to match back 10 

SHAPE To resemble the Dutch 05 

SIZE About four pounds 05 

COLOR Black or blue, dense even color 10 

Tan-Deep rich golden color 15 

DISTRIBUTION OF TAN 

Triangle (just back of the ears) 05 

P'ore feet 05 

Hind feet 10 

Chest, flank and belly lU 

Nostrils, eyes and jowls 05 

Ears, outer and inner margins 05 

CONDITION Compact, healthy appearance 10 



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VIKIVNA BLUE 

(German Standard) 



COLOR A dark steeJ blue throughout the entire 
specimen, eyes to match, avoid white stray 

hairs 40 

FUK Thick and m.edium long with good even 

gloss .20 

SHAPE Not as long a?, the Flemish but moie 
upright and shapeiy with fine narrow head. . 10 

WEIGHT To be about ten pounds 10 

EARS Shapely, not long like the Flemish 10 

CONDITION 10 



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This variety is also bred in pure white, which 
should be judged by the above standard, both kinds 
being grown in Germany for meat and the hides 
which are used in making furs. 




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(Solid or Self Colors) 



ROSETTES To have as many rosettes in the 

fur as possible 25 

COAT To be rough and wiry 20 

COLOR Even throughout, not blending 15 

SHAPE Broad over the loins 10 

SIZE Large throughout body 10 

HEAD FURNISHINGS Head well covered 15 

CONDITION 05 



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STANDARD FOR BROKEN COLORS 

ROSETTES 30 

COAT 25 

SHAPE 10 

HEAD FURNISHINGS 20 

SIZE 10 

CONDITION 05 



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Abyssinians should be large throughout, and 
broad at the shoulders, the hair rough, wiry, and in 
as many rosettes as possible; the head well fur- 
nished with hair, which must in no part exceed one 
and one-half inches in length. 



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ENGLISH SELFS 

COLOR Solid even color throughout entire body, 

good luster, free from odd color hairs 30 

SHAPE Head and shoulders broad and heavy, 
nose Roman not pointed or ratty in appear- 
ance 20 

COAT Smooth and close without corrugations.— 10 

EYES Large as posible and bold 10 

EARS Drooping nature but not fallen 10 

SIZE Large, well proportioned 10 

CONDITION 10 

100 
The above standard applies to solid Black, Cream, 

Chocolate, Blue, Red and White. 

The color must be solid carried down to the roots 

of the hair. The ears and feet in all varieties must 

match the body. 



DUTCH MARKED CAVY 



This variety uses the same standard and the 
markings take the same position as the Dutch 
Marked Rabbit. (See page 4.) 

HIMALAYAN CAVY 

Use Standard and Marking of Himalayan Rabbit 
(See Page 10.) 



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TORTOISE AMD \^ HITE CAVY 



PATCHES Clean, clear cut and distinct 25 

Equal distribution with uniform placing of 

the patches 10 

COLOR Black, red and white, even color 

throughout each patch without blending 20 

SHAPE Head and shoulders broad and heavy, 
nose Roman not pointed or ratty in appear- 
ance - 15 

EYES Large as possible and bold 05 

EARS Drooping but not fallen 05 

SIZE Large well proportioned 10 

COAT Smooth and close without corrugations.... 05 
CONDITION 05 



100 



The colors should be black, red and white, equally 
distributed and in as small patches as possible, each 
color clear and distinct, without being intermixed 
one with another. The ears may be one, two or all 
three colors. This standard also applies to the other 
tricolors. 

TORTOISE SHELLS 

PATCHES Clear and distinct 45 

EYES Large and bold 10 

COAT 10 

SHAPE, SIZE AND CONDITION 20 

COLOR Black and Red 15 



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The colors should be black and red, equally dis- 
tributed in distinct patches, the smaller and more 
uniform the better. 



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ACiOUTI COLORED C AVY 
aOLDEN AIVD SILVER GREY 

COLOR There are two shades. The golden 
should be rich golden brown undercolor with 
even ticking throughout, belly color should 
be deep red. The grey should be a light 
shade with even ticking, belly should be of a 
silver hue, free from any sign of golden or 
bronze tint, feet to match body in both 

colors 20 

TICKING Guard hairs that are tipped with 

black making even over color throughout 25 

EYES Large as possible and bold 10 

SIZE Large, well proportioned 10 

SHAPE Head and shoulders broad and heavy, 
nose Roman, not pointed or ratty in appear- 
ance 20 

COAT Smooth and close without corrugations 10 
CONDITION ;. 05 



100 

BRINDLE COLOR CAVY 

COLOR Black and Red evenly intermixed all 
over the body, feet, etc., colors equal in pro- 
portion 60 

EYES Large as possible and bold 10 

SIZE Large, well proportioned 10 

SHAPE Head and shoulders broad and heavy, 
nose Roman, not pointed or ratty in appear- 
ance 

COAT Smooth and close without corrugations 
CONDITION 20 



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PERL \ TAN CAW 

(Self or Solid Color) 

LENGTH OF COAT 20 

HEADFURNISHINGS Should fall down on 

each side and cover the head from view 20 

MANE AND SIDES 20 

TEXTURE And density of the coat 20 

COLOR Even throughoiit with good gloss 10 

CONDITION AND SIZE 10 



100 

STANDARD FOR 
BROKEN COEORS 

LENGTH OF COAT 25 

HEAD FURNISHINGS 25 

MANE AND SIDES 25 

TEXTURE And density of coat 20 

CONDITION AND SIZE 05 



100 
3r»E:RUVIA?\^ Sir.KY CAW 
Psuedo Angora — Solid and Broken Colors 

LENGTH OF COAT 25 

TEXTURE AND DENSITY 25 

EARS 10 

FACE AND HEAD 20 

EYES 10 

SIZE AND CONDITION 10 

100 

The size and shape of this variety is akin to that 
of the English Cavy only that the fur is, with the 
exception of the head, long and silky. 



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Standard Points for Exhibition 

COLOR Darkness — rich jet black throughout the 
entire head, body and tail as near as possi- 
ble (very few absolute black exist) 35 

LUSTER Good, bright, shiny gloss on the long 
or guard hair 20 

FUR Length — as long as possible especially on 
the back 10 

TEXTURE The long hairs to be soft and flexible 
and not wiry bristles 10 

Density of the fur 10 

SIZE Largest size possible 10 

CONDITION Showing good health and care 05 

100 
STRIPED SKUNKS 

The standard to be same as above except first 
paragraph which should be as follows: 

Star on head as round as possible covering top of 
head. Stripes running from star to end of body, 
even one inch wide throughout. Tail, about three 
inches of white on tip. Markings to be pure white 
without yellow tints, rest solid black. 



27 

SHOW RULES 



Application to hold show under National Pet 
Stock Association Rules must be made in writing at 
least thirty days before show, also guaranteeing 
that the rules will be faithfully observed. Sanction 
for clubs or associations to use these rules may be 
granted by the Secretary of N. P. S. A. with consent 
of board. 

All entries must be made in the name of the 
owner, owners or corporation. 

An experienced Pet Stock man must be in 
charge at all times during the show as handler and 
care for the stock. 

No stock shall be handled by any one except 
Judge, Owner or Handler. 

All entries must be absolutely the property of 
the exhibitor also to have been owned by him 60 
days prior to date. 

A junior rabbit must be under six months of 
age; a junior Cavy must be under four months of 
age. 

No Judge shall compete in a class where his 
decision is to be given, nor shall he pass judgment 
on stock that he recognizes as having been in his 
possession during the previous year. 

Show managements shall refuse to receive 
diseased animals and see that they are not kept in 
show room. 

In case of apparent error in awards exhibitor 
may enter protest provided they deposit at least $3.00 
with written protest with secretary of show who 
shall take it up with management. If not sustained 
the money and protest must be forwarded to the 
Secretary of the National Pet Stock Association and 
referred to the board for final action. If protest is 
sustained the money will be returned, if not it will 
be retained. 



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Instructions for Premium Lists and Show 

Committees. Not necessary to be printed. 

All pet stock must be judged by a National 
Pet Stock Association licensed judge. 

A true copy of all awards must be sent to the 
Secretary of the National Pet Stock Association 
without delay. 

The show management must see that proper 
food is placed in the shipping crates for the stock 
on their return trip. 

Entries shall close on the day and the hour 
advertised. 

Judging shall begin promptly at the hour ad- 
vertised unless in exceptional instances. 

Any person guilty of fraudulent practice 
must be reported by the Judge and disqualified by 
the Association; any person so disqualified is not en- 
titled to exhibit at any of the sanctioned shows or 
act in any capacity. 

Premium Lists must state if prizes are open 
to the world or just to specified Association mem- 
bers. 

Judging to be done by comparison method. 

The price of the entry fee to be printed in 
heading of Pet Stock Department. 

Premium lists should contain announcements 
of all pet stock meetings during show, if none, they 
should set a Pet Stock Day, preferredly the third 
day of the show. 



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CLASHIFICATTOIVS 

Admitted Standard Varieties 

For premium lists, use the breeds first then in- 
clude as many varieties as desired. 

Four classes may be allowed for each breed and 
for each variety if desired; they are adult male, 
adult female. Junior male and Junior female, a class 
of a mother and young may be added, but is not 
recommended and they must not be allowed to count 
in points towards a sweepstake or best display prize. 

RABBITS 

BREEDS VARIETIES 

f White 

ANGORA J g;ack 

i Blue 

l^Broken Colors 

BELGIAN HARE 

(Black 

DUTCH 'Blue 

(a. O. C. 

(Black 
ENGLISH )Blue 

(A. O. C. 
FLEMISH GIANT (dark steel only) 
GERMAN CHECKERED GIANT 
GIANT RABBIT SOLID COLOR 
HAVANA 
HIMALAYAN 
IMPERIAL 
JAPANESE 
LOP EARED RABBIT 
POLISH 

(Grey 
SILVER ^Fawn 

( Brown 

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(Blue 

VIENNA BLUE 

Junior Stock Must Be Under Six Months. 



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BREEDS 



VARIETIES 

fBlack 
I Red 



ABYSSINIAN J Cream 



White 
A. O. C. 
Broken Color 



ENGLISH SMOOTH 



fBlack 
Blue 
Cream 
Chocolate 
Red 
White 

-{ Brindles 
Hamalayan 
Tortoiseshell 
Tortoiseshell 
and White 

Red 
Dutch marked Black 

A. O. C. 
A. O. C. 

rRed 

Black 

White 

Cream 
j Broken color 

[a. O. c. 

fRed 
PERUVIAN Black 

SILKEYES ' White 

PSEUDO ANGORA Broken color 

[a. O. c. 

Junior Stock to Be Under Four Months. 

FUR BEARINO ANIMATES 

( Solid White 
SKUNKS ] Solid Black 

( Even Stripes 
Other fur bearing animals should be encourag-ed 
by making classes for them at the shows. 



PERUVIAN 



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GENERAL 
DTSQUALIFICATIOIV 

Lopped ear in any variety except lop eared 
rabbits. 

Screw tail, or tail that has deformed bone or 
is firmly set to one side. This does not mean a 
lopped tail or one that falls slightly to one side then 
resumes its natural position, lopped tail should be 
penalized but not disqualified. 

Crooked feet. Bowed legs. Knocked knees, or de- 
formed in any way. 

Over-age specimens entered in junior class. 
Rabbits over 6 mo., cavies over 4 mo. 

Off color spots, such as spot of white in black 
where it should be solid, off colored or stray hairs 
should count against, but not disqualify, unless 
there are enough in one place to make a distinct 
spot. 

Over weight specimens in small breeds. 

Eyes not matching each other. 

Eyes not matching body or other than color 
called for. 

Faking, such as plucking, dyeing, triming, or 

Castration or spaying, 
evidence of using foreign substance on coat. 

Absence of important color spots. 

Torn ears, if there is a portion missing or 
large slit one inch or more the specimen should 
be disqualified, if slit should be penalized, accord- 
ing to size. 

Specimens not owned by exhibitor. 



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Sihe Natfanal ftt Stark Assadatfan 
of Amrura 

An Association for the Betterment and 
Improvement of ail Pet Animals 

'^Mnftrb Mt Btmb, muibtb Mt JFall" 

The following is a list of our officers for the year 
1915, all of whom have helped to produce these 
Standards. 



President 

1 St. Vice President 

2nd. Vice President 



- ROY C. KNILL,Chicago, 111. 
J. M.GIBSON, W, Alex. Pa. 

- G. W. AKIN,Denver,Colo. 



Treasurer - - GEO. C. ECKERT, Chicago, 111. 
Secretary - CHAS. S. GIBSON, Detroit, Mich. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Wm. A BLUMHAGEN, - - . Chicago, 111. 

MURRAY N. DONALD. - - Morristown, N.Y, 

T.P.KEENEY. - . . Portland, Oregon 

Wm.I.LYON. - - . . Waukegan, 111. 



W. E. MacKAY 

C. J. PAGE 

Wm. WENKHOUS 



Newton Brook, Ont., Canada 

- - - Salina, Kansas 

Beaver Falls, Pa. 



Note:- 

The color of the cover of this book or a shade 
lighter was selected as the official color oftheN.P. 
S. A. so that all members could paint their ship- 
ping coops the same color and they would be recog- 
nized at once as pet stock carriers which would be 
a help to Superintendents of shows when separat- 
ing them from poultry, etc. and would give our 
stock better attention. 

A number of our members are engaged in the 

railway service and they would readily recognize 

the coops and see that they get the best of atten- 
tion. 

It is also recommended that members paint on 
their coops " Return to (name and address) member 
of N. P. S. A." 

It is also recommended that you paint Hutches 
and Houses the same color so your place may be 
easily recognized from the road, street cars or train. 

This is an economical color as it can be produc- 
ed with white lead and oil, adding a very little lamp 
black until you get the right shade. 

Wm. I. Lpon, Past President. 

Waukegan, Illinois 



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